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Welcome to the Department of Psychology


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Inspiring Students, Transforming Lives

Explore Versatile Psychology Programs for Lasting Impact.

Welcome to the Department of Psychology, where we are dedicated to engaging students and changing lives. Our versatile and applied programs are designed to prepare you for careers in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Sport Psychology, and other behavioral and mental health fields. Our department fosters an innovative environment, supporting cutting-edge research and teamwork among faculty and students to advance the field and make a lasting impact in our community and beyond.

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Vision Statement

Engaging students, changing lives.

Mission Statement

The Department of Psychology is a student-focused and collaborative unit with applied undergraduate and graduate programs that serve the university community and beyond. 

The Department of Psychology:   

  • Provides quality teaching, training, and advising of students with an emphasis on preparation for employment or graduate study.
  • Produces applied and basic research that include opportunities for student collaboration.
  • Supports a team environment where faculty members collaborate and work together with the goals of advancing our students, faculty, department, university, and profession.

 

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PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

 

 

WHY THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY?

 

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High Quality Programs

High quality teaching, training, and advising of students with an emphasis on rigor, pursuit of continual improvement, and preparation for employment or graduate study.

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Our Students Are Active Researchers

The Department of Psychology offers many opportunities for students to gain research experience, including the ability to earn course credit for working in a research lab.

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Serving the Commonwealth

Applied undergraduate and graduate programs that produce practitioner-scholars prepared to serve the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond.

 

Research in the Department of Psychology

Our students are active researchers in psychology laboratories and research groups. The Department of Psychology offers many opportunities for students to gain research experience, including the ability to earn course credit for working in a research lab. Previous research experience is NOT necessary!

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Scholarship Opportunities & Financial Support

WKU offers generous scholarships that may help you further reduce the cost of the Hilltopper experience.

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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

 

Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 3012

1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030


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